Summertime Radness: Party Preview
I've said it before, and I'll say it again — pool parties at the Phoenix Hotel are the closest you'll get to experiencing L.A. in San Francisco. Southern California life is
pool life, and generally speaking, San Francisco's climate and urban landscape are inhospitable to bringing those sun-kissed vibes up to the Bay Area. But inside the Phoenix Hotel, in the heart of the Tenderloin and with just enough jazzed-up shabby-chic former-motel accoutrements to make you feel like you've somehow teleported to the Ace in Palm Springs, San Francisco feels decidedly different. The tunes on offer — warm, breezy, and seasonally-appropriate dancefloor jams courtesy of psychedelic disco-edit duo
Psychemagik and
Nancy Whang, formerly of LCD Soundsystem — are perfect for dancing (there's a shade-covered outdoor dancefloor) or lounging (there's ample seating by the pool). And considering how unseasonably warm it's been lately, it seems even the weather will be cooperating.
— Chris Zaldua
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